Sonic the hedgehog 2 review

Graphics: 8

Okay, as far as graphics go for this game, I think they are pretty standard for sonic games, they are clear and there are a few minor improvements in the graphics area from the last sonic game. They are still pretty good graphics in my opinion, you can clearly make things out and it looks pretty good. There is definitely effort put into the graphics,so you can at least see that Sega did try and put forth effort into this game. I like the scenery for each of the levels in the game, like the chemical plant zone for example looks like a chemical plant, there are tubes and chemicals that fly around so it actually fits in with the title of the stage. So there is definitely some improvements from the last sonic game, so i will rate them an 8.5 out of 10, they are pretty good and they look very nice and appealing.

Sound: 10

Now I think the sound of this game is one of its best features, it is like Pokemon, the music is just classic and memorable and it is just something you don't forget. This game has that in my opinion, the music for each of the levels is classic, and having catchy tunes like that for this game is one of the many reasons why it is so popular and re-playable. I really enjoy all of the sound tracks for each of the levels, I like the music for the hilltop zone as well as the cool music from the casino night zone stage. There are just some sounds and music from games that you just don't forget and I think that this game definitely has that. It is just an awesome classic game with unforgettable music that you can enjoy each and every time you play it. The sound effects of the game are pretty realistic, like in the aquatic ruins zone when you crush one of the pillars, it sounds realistic and when sonic coils into a ball to spin, it sounds realistic as well, so for that, I gave the game a perfect 10 out of 10 for the sound. Great music for each stage and realistic sound effects combine for a great game.

Addictiveness: 10

All sonic games are highly addicting in my opinion. Pardon me but I am going to use Pokemon games as an example again, they are that kind of addicting, they are just re playable and it never gets old. I think this sonic game in particular is even more addicting because it is multiplayer and you can enjoy all of the fun in this game with a friend and you can help progress through the levels of the game by playing as tails and you can help destroy enemies. Plus, you can also play in vs mode where 2 players can compete against each other to race to the finish line as either sonic or tails. Plus you can enjoy the fun of being super sonic in this game, it wasn't a feature in previous sonic games and I think it is awesome and it makes it really worth your time to collect the 7 chaos emeralds, so that is why I gave this game a 10 out of 10 for addictiveness, with all of the modes and double stages along with being able to enjoy multiplayer gameplay, I think it truly deserves it and that is why it is so enjoyable and re playable.

Story: 10

I think the story is also a very key feature in this game and it is also very important as well. Your job is to collect the 7 chaos emeralds to put an end to Dr Robotnik's evil ingenious plans of world domination. You also have Tails or Miles Prower to come along with you on your journey to help you defeat Dr Robotnik. You travel through 11 different amazing zones each of which has 2 stages, with the exception of a few. This game has an excellent story and i think perhaps some of the best in video game history. So I scored this game's story a 10 out of 10 because of all of the excitement and enjoyment you get out of going through sonic and his adventures, so that is why I gave is a perfect score on the storyline, it is very well done in my opinion.

Depth: 9

If there is one thing that this game offers, it is depth, there are lots of levels and each of which has 2 stages, which is one more than in the original sonic game. So there is definitely a lot to do in this game depth wise. There are 20 total levels in the game for you to enjoy, plus you can play in multiplayer or play against a friend in vs mode and race to the finish line. And with the addition of the new super sonic mode, I think it makes it completely worth your time in collecting the 7 chaos emeralds, it make it so much more fun. There are a lot of cheats to select the stage of your choice to start at, you have to go to options and play a list of certain sound tracks and you hear a chime and then you can pick the stage, you can find out more about that and all of the other cheats and codes listed under the game screen as it goes into more detail. So overall, I think this game is definitely lengthy and it is a great way to pass the time, I highly recommend playing it either on your own or with a friend for even more fun. This is truly a great game and you will not be disappointed when you play it. So I gave it a 9 out of 10 with all of the many awesome levels in the game that you can enjoy and also with the addition of the super sonic form really makes the game that much more fun and totally worth playing.

Difficulty: 6

Honestly, I don't think the game is ridiculously difficult, there are only a few basic controls, you move and run or change direction with the arrows and you use a,s and d to jump in that direction, you can spin into a ball and dash by holding on to that button as well as the down arrow key. So it really isn't that hard, in fact I think it is a lot easier than the last sonic game, because you are not alone and tails is there to help you, when I first played and I got stuck every now and then, tails would sort of help me out and give me some sort of clue with what I was supposed to do next, so really it is a lot easier now that you have him there by your side to accompany you and help you through the tough parts of the game. The difficulty isn't that bad, all of the levels are fairly easy and there are some parts that are challenging every now and then, but that is normal right and plus that is what makes the game fun to play. So the difficulty is simple and not unbearable, but just enough to make the game fun. Plus if you have played sonic games before, you know what to expect and it will only be that much easier for you. So in my opinion it isn't that difficult, just a little challenging every now and then, but with tails to help guide you through the game, I think you will be just fine, so I gave the overall difficulty of the game a 6 out of 10.

Overall: 9.6

This game is great and I recommend playing it, plain and simple. I think it is definitely worth it, with all of the amazing stages and all of the great levels I think it makes the game that much more fun and exciting to play as you journey through on your mission to destroy Dr. Robotnik's evil plans of domination. With multiplayer and vs mode, now you can enjoy the fun with a friend and it becomes even more fun. So with all of that I think that makes for an awesome game, this game is an awesome classic and one of the best sonic games to play in my opinion. I would definitely recommend playing it, especially for sonic fans out there, this game is for you! So it is a great game to play, I enjoyed every bit of it and I really think it will be worth your time playing it!

So what did you think, please leave your comments, constructive criticism or advice and suggestions below! Thanks for reading my review!

  Graphics 8   Sound 10   Addictive 10   Depth 9   Story 9   Difficulty 6

The evil Dr. Robotnik wants to conquer the world. In order to do that, he imprisons and transforms all animals into robots called 'Badniks'. This way they can build his powerful weapon, the Death Egg. Only Sonic the Hedgehog, and his new tagalong partner, Miles 'Tails' Prower, can stop Robotnik and his army of Badniks from taking over the world.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a side-scrolling platformer based around speed, and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog. Like the original, players run through different worlds called "Zones", which each have their own specific theme. There are two Acts in nearly all of the 10 Zones, and at the end of each Zone's last Act is a machine that Robotnik controls, which you must defeat to progress.

Sonic and Tails can collect rings which are scattered throughout all of the levels. As with most platformers, when the player collects 100 rings, they earn an extra life. However, the rings also act as protection - if Sonic is hurt when he is carrying rings, they scatter everywhere and he is briefly invincible. If he is hit again when he has no rings, he'll lose a life.

If the player reaches a continue point lamppost with 50 or more rings, they'll be able to access the Special Stage. In this stage, you must gather a set amount of rings in a halfpipe-like stage before you reach a checkpoint. Complete all the checkpoints and you'll earn one of the seven Chaos Emeralds.

New to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the ability to play the game co-op with a friend - at any time, a player can plug in a second controller and take over the AI controlled Tails. Tails has infinite lives and the camera remains focused on Sonic, meaning that Tails will not hinder play. Sonic (and Tails) can now also get speed from a standing start by holding down and repeatedly pressing the jump button for a "Spin Dash". This is useful when stuck near steep slopes or other areas where you need some momentum.

The game also features a 2-player versus mode. This mode is a horizontally split-screen race through levels based on three of the zones in the single player game.

Overall 9.3    Graphics 8.9    Sound 9.3    Addictive 9.2    Story 7.5    Depth 7.5    Difficulty 7.1

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      Review Rating: 4.7/5     Submitted: 11-24-12     Review Replies: 0

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      Review Rating: 4.5/5     Submitted: 07-13-13     Updated: 03-14-15     Review Replies: 18

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      Review Rating: 4.3/5     Submitted: 01-14-12     Review Replies: 1

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      Review Rating: 4.2/5     Submitted: 06-01-12     Review Replies: 7

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  Graphics 10   Sound 8   Addictive 9   Story 7   Depth 8   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 4/5     Submitted: 09-08-13     Review Replies: 3

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      Review Rating: 4/5     Submitted: 07-03-13     Updated: 02-06-14     Review Replies: 4

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  Graphics 10   Sound 10   Addictive 10   Story 8   Depth 8   Difficulty 8
      Review Rating: 4/5     Submitted: 08-31-17     Updated: 12-16-18     Review Replies: 1

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  Graphics 9   Sound 10   Addictive 8   Story 9   Depth 6   Difficulty 5
      Review Rating: 3.9/5     Submitted: 02-14-12     Review Replies: 0

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  Graphics 8   Sound 10   Addictive 9   Story 7   Depth 7   Difficulty 9
      Review Rating: 3.6/5     Submitted: 06-15-11     Review Replies: 2

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  Graphics 9   Sound 9   Addictive 9   Story 9   Depth 9   Difficulty 9
      Review Rating: 3.4/5     Submitted: 03-11-13     Review Replies: 1

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  Graphics 5   Sound 8   Addictive 10   Story 5   Depth 5   Difficulty 5
      Review Rating: 3.1/5     Submitted: 09-21-13     Review Replies: 6

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  Graphics 8   Sound 9   Addictive 10   Story 8   Depth 8   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 05-24-12     Review Replies: 2

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  Graphics 9   Sound 9   Addictive 10   Depth 9   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 10-23-12     Updated: 10-24-12     Review Replies: 0

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  Graphics 9   Sound 9   Addictive 9   Story 5   Depth 6   Difficulty 6
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 04-08-13     Review Replies: 3

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  Graphics 10   Sound 10   Addictive 10   Story 5   Depth 1   Difficulty 8
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 04-10-14     Review Replies: 4

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  Graphics 8   Sound 9   Addictive 8   Story 8   Depth 7   Difficulty 8
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 07-05-23     Review Replies: 1

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  Graphics 8   Sound 10   Addictive 8   Story 5   Depth 8   Difficulty 9
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 04-05-15     Review Replies: 1

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  Graphics 10   Sound 10   Addictive 9   Depth 7   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 10-13-14     Review Replies: 3

One of my favorite 2d games   GOLDMACNCHEEZ
I have loved this game since the first time I played it.It kept me entertained with its bright color...
  Graphics 8   Sound 10   Addictive 10   Story 5   Depth 5   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 2.4/5     Submitted: 05-18-13     Review Replies: 3

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  Graphics 10   Sound 10   Addictive 10   Story 10   Depth 10   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 2/5     Submitted: 03-09-15     Review Replies: 1

Fun game!   superluigi1
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  Graphics 10   Sound 10   Addictive 9   Story 9   Depth 10   Difficulty 7
      Review Rating: 1.7/5     Submitted: 10-15-14     Review Replies: 0

awesome   cabuscus
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  Graphics 9   Sound 10   Addictive 9   Story 6   Depth 10   Difficulty 6
      Review Rating: 1/5     Submitted: 08-17-14     Review Replies: 5

LEVEL SELECTrnrnGo to options from the start menu and highlight SOUND TEST. Play songs 19, 65, 9, and 17. You should hear a chime like you just grabbed a ring. Now, go back to the START menu and, while selecting "1 Player" game, hold A and push start. You will be taken o the level select.rnrnDEBUG MODErnrnAfter entering the LEVEL SELECT cheat, Highlight the SOUND TEST option in the level select menu and play the following songs: 1, 9, 9, 2, 1, 1, 2, and 4. Another chime like you grabbed another ring will sound off. Now, why selecting a stage to play, hold a and press START on the desired stage, act you want to start from. You will know if debug mode worked if the score and time counters on the upper-left corner of the screen are all messed up, but don't worry! It does not affect the game-play. NOTE: you can cheat 2 extra lives using the debug mode by changing into a ring and moving over Tails, then placing a ring there. This will only work up to 200 rings per life used, however.rnrnDEBUG MODE CONTROLS:rnUp, down, left and right: move. You can even move through walls in debug mode!rnA button: Changes current item.rnB button: Enter/exit debug mode. Controls set for A and B are returned to normal when not in debug mode.rnC button: Place currently selected item. NOTE: placing to many items will slow down the game. Do not place an item right after sonic dies and you stop him from falling off-screen by using B button. Placing an item after stopping sonic will crash the game and you will have to restart it. Getting of your placed items is simple, just move away from them. When you come back, they should be gone.rnrnALL 7 CHAOS EMERALDSrnrnAfter entering the LEVEL SELECT cheat, Highlight the SOUND TEST option in the level select menu and play the following songs: 4, 1, 2 and 6. A sound like you just earned a chaos emerald will sound upon playing the last song. Now, highlight the stage, act you want to start from and press START while holding down A button. Now, all you have to do is get 50 rings then jump up. You will turn into Super Sonic. Super sonic is faster then normal sonic and, best of all, HES INVINCIBLE! Note: Super sonic is not invincible from drowning, being smashed, falling into a pit, or reaching the games 10-minute-per-act time limit, however.

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classgame 01-07-21 - 07:57 PM
 The very first sonic game I ever played, the first game Genesis game I ever played period.
Clayton 2 11-01-16 - 12:25 AM
 Such a wicked soundtrack.
baseballer05 04-29-15 - 04:56 PM
 I love the debug mode! In wing fortress zone I managed to make Sonic fly by placing one of those fan things off the bottom of the screen and dropping sonic on it
PsychicRose 04-14-15 - 07:13 PM
 I do debug and when I do, I jokingly say that I divided by zero!
Will1 04-02-15 - 04:56 PM
 This game is a good game and music is about as good as the first Sonic the Hedgehog
janus 04-02-15 - 01:52 PM
 Damn the game was hard. I could never go beyond the CHemical Plant on my own
bulbustly 12-20-14 - 08:14 PM
 in thee boss battles, I like to become a ring to get endless rings!
bulbustly 12-20-14 - 08:13 PM
 someone try the debug mode! its awesome!
MeatAndPotatoes 11-22-14 - 08:15 PM
 I gambled and found the ring. Twice!
Dragoon26 11-09-14 - 06:44 AM
 I've never got Super Sonic... and i really want to.
homelessgoomba64 10-22-14 - 02:41 PM
 oops cant srry
homelessgoomba64 10-22-14 - 02:32 PM
 anyone want me to do playthroughs like sonic adventure with sonic,tails,knuckles and amy? (requires hacks and another game)
jyounger 10-19-14 - 02:43 PM
 wasting a bunch a viz on netplays it sucks
darksonic12 09-25-14 - 03:12 PM
 got a new scor 810965
glaceonlover 09-21-14 - 12:10 PM
 the special stages are stupid
glaceonlover 09-20-14 - 08:07 PM
 only 2 more choas emralds
darksonic12 09-09-14 - 06:04 PM
 Ah a good sonic game for the sega genesis good job sega now I know why this was the 2nd best selling genesis game
thing1 08-03-14 - 04:26 PM
 Eni beat me
jerryaberry 01-21-14 - 11:22 AM
 Well that would have put you in first place untamedbeast! Awesome-Kid is the only member with a supporting video file (e.g. made this month). You can organize the videos by newest. This helps to see who actually has a legit submission.
untamedbeast 01-15-14 - 05:49 PM
 Anyone else playing this game as if this your first time? I been playing this since I was 3! I tried for the highscore, but I wasn't satisfied with how I was playing, so I stopped and won't submit it. Will try again some other time. My score was 303410.
jerryaberry 01-14-14 - 10:32 AM
 Don't forget to post supporting videos for the highscore competition. As of right now no one has one and thus no one would win anything.
SmashurGirl 01-10-14 - 01:48 PM
 yea how do u save on laptop. its annoying having to start ALL over . PLease help, and tell me how to load as well?ty
TysonSpinks 01-07-14 - 12:56 PM
 On a Laptop how do you save the game
ThatguyLFS 01-03-14 - 08:05 AM
 Aska1987, I find your score showing only the ending screen with no actual score and the fact that you somehow got 600k points in 11 minutes a little suspicious when the rest of the plays with submitted scores are around an hour.
gaboga 12-26-13 - 07:38 AM
 im sry this comment was for aluminum version